John Deere 2240 Specs ( 1976-1982 )
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 16.5 gal (62.5 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x4.33 inches (106 x 110 mm) |
| Compression | 16.2:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11.2 qts (10.6 L) |
| Description | John Deere 3179DL / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 179 ci (2.9 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2500 |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 39.58 hp (29.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 50.37 hp (37.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I and II) plus reverse (R) range. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Transmission | Hi-Lo |
| Type | collar shift / two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
| Transmission type | 8-speed collar shift / 16-speed two-speed power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
| Steering | power assist |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 9 gpm (34.1 lpm) |
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| Type | closed center |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 2243 lbs (1017 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 1 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 20.5 inches (52 cm) |
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| Front tread | 49.5 to 79.5 inches (125 to 201 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 52.6 inches (133 cm) |
| Length | 134.8 inches (342 cm) |
| Rear tread | 50 to 96 inches (rack-and-pinion) (127 to 243 cm) / 49 to 77 inches (8-position wheels) (124 to 195 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80.65 inches (straight axle) (204 cm) |
| Width | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
| Weight | 4255 to 4950 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 80.65 inches (straight axle) (204 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
2240 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number tag on the front-right of the John Deere 2240 frame, above the front axle. |
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2240 Serial Numbers
| 1976 | 179298 |
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| 1977 | 221716 |
| 1978 | 277267 |
| 1979 | 305307 |
| 1980 | 337767 |
| 1981 | 392292 |
| 1982 | 418608 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
John Deere 2240 Weight
| Ballasted | 7340 lbs (3329 kg) |
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| Operating | 4950 lbs (2245 kg) |
| Shipping | 4255 lbs (1930 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1192
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 2WDOctober 9 - 20, 1975Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1192 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5H used for power test. / Gear 3L used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour (13.2 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 39.58 hp (29.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 5,433 lbs (2464 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 50.37 hp (37.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 46.78 hp (34.9 kW) |
References
| Description | Operator's Manual 145 Loader (OMW21474) / Tractors 40 to 80 hp published in 1976, by John Deere / Tractors 40 to 80 hp published in 1977, by John Deere / Tractors, Orchard/Vineyard published in 1979, by John Deere / Focus 76 published in 1976, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 13.6-28 rear tires. |
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Variants
| 2240 | utility |
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| 2240-O | orchard |